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Virtual Information Session: Graduate GIS Programs

February 2024

Hosted by: Darren M. Ruddell, Director of Graduate Studies & Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Spatial Sciences Institute and Chaz Burnett, Enrollment Counselor, AllCampus

GIS skills are in high demand across a wide range of areas, including environmental management, urban planning, disaster response and more. This information session addresses the USC Spatial Sciences Institute’s GIS master’s degree and certificate offerings, as well as the career opportunities available to people with geographic information science expertise.

Highlights of the session include:

• Advantages of the USC Spatial Sciences Institute: Learn about this premier GIS research and academic institution, including the strong connections with faculty and the capstone projects that connect students with industry leaders.
• Overview of master’s and certificate options: Discover each GIS degree and certificate option to help you decide which program best fits your academic and professional goals.
• A look at careers in GIS: Gain an introductory knowledge of the potential career paths that utilize geospatial science skills.
• Admissions information: Find out what you need to apply to the USC GIS programs.

The captions for this webinar recording were automatically generated and may contain errors. We encourage you to reach out to an enrollment advisor by emailing gis@usc.edu for clarification of the material covered in this webinar or if you have any questions about the program.